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Cosmetology in Alabama

Cosmetology Schools in Alabama

In 2021-2022, 1,126 students earned their Cosmetology degrees in AL.

A Cosmetology major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Cosmetology Majors in Alabama

Cosmetology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 737
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 737
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 257
Associate Degree 132

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a cosmetology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of cosmetology majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 36.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Cosmetology Grads in Alabama

7,900 people in the state and 790,010 in the nation are employed in jobs related to cosmetology.

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Wages for Cosmetology Jobs in Alabama

In this state, cosmetology grads earn an average of $30,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $33,220.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer cosmetology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,230.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,239. In their early career, GSCC grads earn an average salary of $26,555.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
118 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,707. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
136 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,835.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,997 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,520. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

A typical student attending Wallace, Dothan will pay a net price of $1,520. 64% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Wallace, Dothan grads earn an average salary of $26,724.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,816 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,614 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
25 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. An average student at Blue Cliff Career College will pay a net price of $16,426. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,659 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 50% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,017.

Cosmetology Careers in AL

Some of the careers cosmetology majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Skincare Specialists 10% $28,760
Personal Service Worker Supervisors 10% $33,200
Manicurists and Pedicurists 9% $23,610
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 8% $20,220

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to cosmetology.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Culinary Arts 94
Funeral & Mortuary Science 81

View all majors related to Cosmetology

View Nationwide Cosmetology Report

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